Poem – Raelyn Pracht

HAIKU: Winter’s Silence

Silence of winter – a pause for meditation. My soul’s desire.

HAIKU: WINTER’S SHORE

Waves crash icy shores, Snow holds tight the rocky cliffs, Sailors heed warning.

Beautiful soul, you were always a dreamer. Now, you are a dancer among the stars – a freed spirit from the torment which surrounded you. Beautiful soul, life unfairly stole your breath. But God holds you in His loving arms, enveloping you in all that should have been. Written in loving memory of someone goneContinue reading “BEAUTIFUL SOUL”

An Excerpt from “Autumn” by Longfellow

I just love this section of his poem. It speaks of the season brilliantly! There is a beautiful spirit breathing nowIts mellow richness on the clustered trees,And, from a beaker full of richest dyes,Pouring new glory on the autumn woods,And dipping in warm light the pillared clouds.

Throwback Thursday: Upheld- A Poem on Psalm 51:12-15 (2019)

Upheld with a willing spirit, not with defense or fight. Upheld with a hopeful outlook, one of trust and faith. Upheld above the clouds of darkness, far from my sins and transgressions. Upheld so I may be restored and focus my eyes on the joy of salvation. Upheld that I may sing songs of praiseContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Upheld- A Poem on Psalm 51:12-15 (2019)”

Throwback Thursday: MORNING SYMPHONY (A Haiku from September 2020)

Morning symphony – His creation plays the songs, orchestrating life.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Psalm 5:3 Poem (September 2020)

Psalm 5:3. “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” Breathing in the morning air. I lay my requests before you, Presenting them, lifting them up To your awaiting ears – confidently, expectantly. I will wait to hear your voice, The soft whisperContinue reading “THROWBACK THURSDAY: Psalm 5:3 Poem (September 2020)”

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Haiku (2020)

Artist of the stars, Love radiates from Heaven, Creation ignites.

Free Verse on the Book of Jonah

Sometimes I just enjoy writing poetry

JONAH: A HAIKU

After studying the Book of Jonah, I wondered if I could summarize the theme of the story in a Haiku. Here is my answer to that challenge: He stubbornly flees God relentlessly pursues Repentance begins Oh, how often I have run! I am thankful to have a God who is relentless in His love andContinue reading “JONAH: A HAIKU”